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Iowa

Hemp-derived THC beverage regulation

Iowa

State Regulated
Beverage Status State Regulated
Cannabis Regulation Medical
Retail Outside Dispensary? Yes.
Section 01

General Regulation

Hemp Derived THC Beverage Status State Regulated
Cannabis Regulation Medical
Retail Outside Dispensary System? Yes.
Hemp Beverages Specifically Regulated? Yes.
Serving / Potency / Dosage / THC Type Limit

4 mg per serving, where 1 serving is a minimum of 12 ounces. Incremental increases in container size to accommodate more potency must maintain ratio of 4mg:12 ounces, e.g., 16 ounces = 5.33 mg, 20 ounces = 6.66 mg, 24 ounces = 8mg (2 servings).

DTC from Out-of-State Yes, with a consumable hemp retailer registratin.
Licensing

Manufacturing consumable hemp facilities and wholesalers must register with Iowa Health & Human Services.

A business selling consumable hemp product to consumers on a retail basis, including online, should register as a consumable hemp retail establishment.

A business that meets both the definition of a consumable hemp retailer and a consumable hemp manufacturer needs both registrations, however, if a manufacturer is exclusively selling its own products at retail, then it does not have to register as a retail establishment.

Section 02

Labeling & Packaging Requirements

State Has Labeling Rules? Yes.
State Has Packaging Rules? Yes.
Label / Product Registration

Y. Consumable hemp registrants must submit Product List at least 30 days prior to selling products.

Symbol Required? No.
Symbol Detail
Best By / Expiration / Use By

641--156.4(204) Each consumable hemp product intended for individual retail sale is labeled such that a reasonable consumer would plainly identify the product as a consumable hemp product and contains the following information: [. . . ] b. Expiration date.

Labeling Description

Each consumable hemp product intended for individual retail sale is labeled such that a reasonable consumer would plainly identify the product as a consumable hemp product and contains the following information: a. Lot number for the batch; b. Expiration date; c. Brand name; d. Product name; e. List of ingredients; f. Name, telephone number, and email address of the product manufacturer. If the registered manufacturer uses a contracted third party or white label manufacturer, the name of that entity must also be included on the container or label and is not proprietary or confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7; g. If specific cannabinoids are contained within or marketed for the product, the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and serving size; h. A certificate of analysis that the batch contained a total THC concentration that did not exceed 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis as calculated pursuant to an official test as provided in Iowa Code section 204.8. i. A declaration of the net quantity of contents indicating the number of servings and total THC per serving and per container in compliance with Iowa Code section 204.2. State regs only allow (f) and (h) above to be in the form of a barcode or QR code.

Warning Statement

A warning label containing the following or substantially similar language, in addition to any other warning language necessitated by the specific product. This warning label may be divided into multiple sections on a label, provided that all the information is included in a prominent and conspicuous manner as compared to other words, statements, or designs on the container label:

(1) A statement that the product has not been evaluated or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (unless such approval has been secured);

(2) The potential for the product to cause the consumer to fail a drug test for THC;

(3) A statement that products containing THC may cause impairment and impact a consumer’s ability to operate a vehicle;

(4) A statement that the product is not recommended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women;

(5) A statement that product use may result in health risks and medication interactions; and

(6) A statement in capital letters to KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

The labeling must not contain any claim that the product may be used or is effective for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a disease or that it may be used to alter the structure or function of human or animal bodies unless the claim has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. 641 Iowa Administrative Code 156.4(1)(j).

Packaging Description

Packaging and potency limitations must increase in the same ratio as 12 ounces to 4 mg. See https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/16930/download?inline.

For Retailer and Distributor Product Submission Guide https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/17210/download?inline

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